This week some members of Yr.5 headed to Pelham House to read to the residents. The reading was enjoyed by both the children and the residents. Yr.5 also learnt a little about their lives and they enjoyed spending time together.
Tiki had a busy few terms before Christmas. She had a role in the school play, went on lots of trips and generally supported children around the school. Here are some of her highlights including an impromptu play date with Waffles in the school library!
In Literacy this morning Yr.6 used dramatical techniques to help them empathise with the characters in a short story by Michael Morpurgo. They travelled down conscience corridors helping each other to make decisions by giving the pros and cons and answered questions in role.
This morning twelve children from Yr.6 headed to Pelham House Care Home to spend time with and read to some of the residents. Yr.6 shared their Michael Morpurgo books and chatted about the stories. The session was enjoyed by the residents and the children. Tiki was a popular visitor too!
This afternoon KS2 did their first performance of their Nativity – ‘Shiek, Rattle and Roll.’ The acting was brilliant and the singing was beautiful. There were some lovely solos and dances including a dance from Tiki. Well done KS2 you were amazing!
In KS2’s worship this morning we looked at our value of the term- compassion. First we reminded ourselves of the Bible story that goes with this value which is ‘The Good Samaritan’. The children then worked in groups to modernise this story without changing its meaning. There were some very creative stories with a strong … Continue reading
This morning, Dave Barker looked at how God’s plan to send Jesus was foretold throughout the Old Testament. The children helped to represent different Biblical characters in chronological order. Finally Jesus came to save each of us. This was represented with a life saving rope.
Tiki has loved her first year at St Eanswythe’s School. She has experienced many things for the first time. She has loved spending time with the children both inside and outside of school and has been on many excursions including to the Folkestone Museum, Quarterhouse, Cinema, many sporting events, local parks, the beach and has … Continue reading
Yesterday Yr.6 had a bushcraft session at Folkestone Sports Centre. It was a brilliant morning. The children were able to build shelters, start fires using a range of fire lighting equipment, split wood, make and thread natural wooden beads, use a hammock, create rope swings and clear overgrown areas. They also toasted marshmallows and drank … Continue reading
Yr.6 headed to Hythe Tennis Club today to enter a tennis tournament against other schools. The children each played seven matches. Everyone played well and visibly improved across the afternoon. We came third, sixth and twelfth. Well done everyone!
This week some members of Yr.5 headed to Pelham House to read to the residents. …
Tiki had a busy few terms before Christmas. She had a role in the school…
Dear Parents, Our new Topic will be Occupations. This topic will involve learning about different…
Yr.6 experimented with acids (vinegar and lemon juice) this morning. They found that some substances…
